Differential Drive Flange Shaft Seal (Left Or Right): Installation
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Coat housing plate flange and sealing lips of new shaft seal with differential oil. Drive shaft seal firmly in place with Special Tool (005500) and an additional tool depending on rear differential model and outside diameter:
- Model 168K uses 78x44x10 mm tool (333400).
- Model 188K uses 90x44x10 mm tool (334240).
- Model 210K to 230K uses 100x50x10 mm tool (334250). See Fig 1 .